Chicago / Elgin Area | Capital Equipment | Engineered-to-Order Systems
Base compensation up to $110,000
3 weeks PTO + 11 paid holidays
401(k): 100% company match up to 5% , fully vested after one year
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, life insurance
Stable global manufacturer with long-term customers and complex projects
Hands-on, technically grounded PM role (not PMO / admin-heavy)
We are partnered with a global manufacturer of precision industrial equipment with approximately $225M in annual revenue and 700+ employees across manufacturing and sales locations in the United States, Switzerland, and China .
The organization designs and delivers custom, engineered-to-order machine systems for customers that demand high accuracy, reliability, and long-term technical support.
The Project Manager is responsible for managing capital equipment projects end-to-end , from order kickoff through build, delivery, and installation. This role requires close coordination with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers.
Project Managers who are most successful in this environment typically bring prior hands-on machine experience (assembly, applications, manufacturing engineering, or field service), which enables them to anticipate issues, communicate effectively, and drive projects forward.
Location note:
This role is expected to be Chicago-area based , with regular presence at the Elgin facility . Hybrid flexibility may exist, but proximity is important for success.
Develop and maintain project plans using MS Project , aligned to quoted scope, timelines, and deliverables
Coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales to align schedules and priorities
Track budgets, milestones, risks, and resource allocation
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
Provide regular status updates, schedule reviews, and milestone communications
Ensure customer requirements and expectations are clearly defined and met
Oversee production, assembly, testing, and delivery of complex machine tool systems
Ensure adherence to technical specifications, quality standards, and performance requirements
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies
Support FAT/SAT activities and final customer acceptance
Lead cross-functional project teams in a matrixed environment
Foster collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and support teams
Promote accountability, clear communication, and execution discipline
Prior experience in machine tools, capital equipment, or complex industrial machinery
Hands-on technical background strongly preferred (machine assembly, applications engineering, manufacturing engineering, field service, or similar)
Project management experience in custom or engineered-to-order environments
Comfortable working directly with customers and cross-functional teams
Proficiency with MS Project or similar project planning tools
Travel varies significantly by project and customer:
Some PMs travel regularly (e.g., weekly regional trips)
Others may have minimal or no travel over several months
Travel requirements are project-driven , not fixed
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